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Police Warn Of Phone Scam Seeking Bank Info
The Bermuda Police Service said they have been “made aware of a scam in which residents are being contacted from what appear to be local telephone numbers, with the caller then attempting to obtain banking information from the call recipient.” A police spokesperson said, “Intended victims are reportedly being told their credit or debit... Read more of this article
Police Warn Again Of Fake Ads On Social Media
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has issued another warning to residents about fake social media adverts that use the likeness of local public figures and mimic local news outlet designs. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] reminds residents to be wary of fake social media adverts promising quick financial gains or other... Read more of this article
Health Council Warning: Fake Social Media Posts
The Bermuda Health Council has issued a public advisory regarding social media posts “disseminating false information purportedly originating from our organization.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Health Council is issuing a public advisory concerning recent social media posts disseminating false information purportedly originating... Read more of this article
Ministry: Warns Of False Social Media Ad
The Ministry of Education issued a warning about a false social media ad which claims that “the Ministry of Education offers online classes and encourages individuals to apply via the provided links.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education has advised all social media users that the attached image and link are fake. Persons... Read more of this article
BMA Warn About Email Phishing Attempts
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] said they have been “made aware of several e-mail phishing attempts targeting Bermuda-based financial services licensees registered with the Authority.” A spokesperson said, “The e-mails appear to be coming from false Bermuda Monetary Authority e-mail addresses or private e-mail accounts. “The fraudulent... Read more of this article
BPS: Remain Vigilant For Online & Phone Scams
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continues to “urge residents to remain vigilant regarding online scams and phone scams.” A police spokesperson said, “While such scams are always evolving, most use similar tactics involving social engineering, which can be defined as all techniques aimed at persuading someone to reveal specific information... Read more of this article
Govt Advisory: Phishing Emails Are Circulating
The Bermuda Government is advising the public that “phishing emails are circulating, purporting to be from various Government Departments.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government advises that phishing emails are circulating, purporting to be from various Government Departments. “These emails are false phishing emails... Read more of this article
Public Reminded To Be Vigilant Of Scams
The Bermuda Police Service, Bermuda Bankers’ Association and Ageing and Disability Services “continue to remind the public to be vigilant when receiving unsolicited telephone calls, text messages or emails, which may be used to commit fraud, particularly targeting seniors.” A spokesperson said, “In recent weeks BPS investigating... Read more of this article
Fake ‘Secret Shopper’ Job Ads On Social Media
The Bermuda Police Service is “reminding the public to be wary of advertisements for what turn out to be fake job opportunities circulating on social media.” A spokesperson said, “These advertisements are normally placed on Facebook, but have also been received via personal e-mail, WhatsApp, text message… “Persons are invited... Read more of this article
Another Advisory Issued About Online Scam
Former Premier of Bermuda Dr Ewart Brown is advising the public to be “cautious and vigilant while online” of an advertisement bearing his likeness that he has “neither endorsed nor am in any way associated with.” Former Premier Brown said, “Users of Facebook might have seen an advertisement bearing my likeness. I have... Read more of this article
Govt Warns Of Fake Social Media Accounts
The Cabinet Office is advising “the public to be wary of fake social media accounts circulating online using the Premier’s image.” A spokesperson said, “The fake accounts are being featured on Facebook and Instagram, and promote an investment opportunity, which seeks to defraud money from visitors to the site. “The Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article
Bankers Association: Beware Of Phishing Scams
The Bermuda Bankers Association is urging “all members of the community to be aware of phishing fraud scams, some of which target vulnerable groups such as senior citizens.” A spokesperson said, “Phishing is a type of online or telephone scam that targets consumers by appearing to be from a well-known source – a local utility company,... Read more of this article
Police: Beware Of Social Media Scams
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is “once again advising members of the public to beware of social media scams that seek to obtain money, personal information and banking details.” A police spokesperson said, “In one such scam recently, a local man paid $1,000 for bedroom furniture advertised for sale on Instagram. “He was then contacted... Read more of this article
Police Issue Another Warning On Phishing Scams
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is advising the public to “beware of phishing scams that seek to obtain money, personal information and banking details.” A police spokesperson said, “Another recent example appears to be targeted at local senior citizens and usually starts with a spontaneous call from someone claiming to represent... Read more of this article
Police Warn About Online Sextortion Scam
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they continue to “advise residents to be vigilant online, particularly when communicating with anyone only known to them through social media.” What is an online sextortion scam? A police spokesperson said, “Online sextortion scams are a form of sexual exploitation where an individual is usually... Read more of this article
$10,000 Lost In Social Media Scam ‘Sales’
The police have warned “against making online payments to purchase goods advertised for sale on several social media platforms, mainly Instagram, only to then not receive the items paid for” noting that “so far an estimated $10,000 has been lost by individuals as a result of this illegal activity.” A police spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
